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Dr. Ward Buster, DO

Neurosurgery*
3.2 (21)
Map Pin Small Columbus, OH
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Ward Buster, DO

Dr. Ward Buster, DO is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Columbus, OH. They specialize in Neurosurgery, has 27 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurosurgery. They graduated from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and is affiliated with OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital, Riverside Methodist Hospital, Dublin Methodist Hospital and OhioHealth Grant Medical Center. Dr. Buster, completed a residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Buster an average 3.2 star rating.

Dr. Buster works at Practice in Columbus, OH with other offices in Dublin, OH, Nelsonville, OH and Athens, OH. They frequently treat conditions like Myelopathy, Cervical Spine Myelopathy and Subdural Hemorrhage along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Buster's Office Locations

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    3555 Olentangy River Rd Ste 2001, Columbus, OH 43214 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (614) 533-5500
  2. 2
    Ohiohealth Physician Group Inc.
    5350 Frantz Rd, Dublin, OH 43016 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (614) 533-5500
  3. 3
    Urgent Care in Nelsonville
    11 John Lloyd Evans Memorial Dr, Nelsonville, OH 45764 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (614) 533-5500
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    Opg Neuroscience Athens Cornwell Center
    75 Hospital Dr Ste 230, Athens, OH 45701 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (614) 533-5500

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital
  • Riverside Methodist Hospital
  • Dublin Methodist Hospital
  • OhioHealth Grant Medical Center

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Myelopathy
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Subdural Hemorrhage
Myelopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Subdural Hemorrhage

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Myelopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Subdural Hemorrhage
Cervical Stenosis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Traumatic Brain Injury
Back Pain
Broken Neck
Compressed Spinal Cord
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Spinal Fusion
Brain Abscess
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cerebral Edema
Cerebrovascular Disease
Communicating Hydrocephalus
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Hydrocephalus
Hypothalamus Cancer
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Meningiomas
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Stroke
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Thoracic Stenosis
Upper Back Pain
Brain Surgery
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Herniated Disc Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Neuroplasty
Acoustic Neuroma
Aneurysm
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Embolism
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chiari's Deformity
Chordoma
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Cranial Trauma
Craniopharyngioma
Epilepsy
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Lumbar Spinal Cord Injury
Myelomalacia
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neurogenic Bowel
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Torticollis
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Traumatic Hydrocephalus
Whiplash
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Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Brain Tumor Biopsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Intracranial Vessel Angioplasty and Stenting
Peripheral Nerve Block
Pituitary Gland Tumor Resection
Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Stereotaxis
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
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    3.2
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    About Dr. Ward Buster, DO

    Specialties*
    • Neurosurgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 27 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1851385181
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Advocate Bromenn Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Long Island Jewish Medical Center
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Neurosurgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Ward Buster, DO is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Buster is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Buster has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Buster has seen patients for Myelopathy, Cervical Spine Myelopathy and Subdural Hemorrhage, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Buster on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    21 patients have reviewed Dr. Buster. The overall rating for this provider is 3.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Buster.

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